How To Fix HRPAYDESV089 - No changes have been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 089

• Message text: No changes have been made

What causes this issue?

When you press <LS>Save</> the status changes indicated in the overview
list are executed.
However, there are no status changes to save.

System Response

This is an information message.

How to fix this error?

Select any notifications you need to change and then choose the desired
status change from the menu bar. This updates the database for the
selected notifications.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Check the overview list to ensure that the changes you want to make are
correct and then press <LS>Save</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV089 - No changes have been made ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV089 ("No changes have been made") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to make changes to employee data in the SAP HR module. This message indicates that the system did not detect any changes to the data that you were trying to process, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Changes: The most straightforward reason is that the data you are trying to modify has not actually changed. For example, if you are trying to update an employee's salary but the new value is the same as the existing one, the system will not register any changes.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected the wrong employee or payroll period, leading to no applicable changes being found.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, which can lead to the system not processing the request.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the data is locked by another process or user, the system may not allow changes to be made.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent changes from being recognized.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Data Changes: Double-check the data you are trying to change. Ensure that the new values are indeed different from the existing ones.
  
  
  Check Employee Selection: Make sure you have selected the correct employee and payroll period. Review your selection criteria to ensure they are accurate.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the employee data. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required access.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the data is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, a simple restart of the SAP GUI or the application server may resolve temporary glitches.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDESV089 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the HR module to understand the context in which this error may arise and best practices for data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.